Greenix Energy Monitoring Systems

POWER OVER ENERGY

Greenix is a world leader in energy monitoring and energy intelligence for home and business.

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Energy Star

Energy Star is a joint program between the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy that helps consumers identify energy efficient products to save money and the environment.

Visit the Energy Star website for more information on energy efficent products and practices.

US Energy Information Administration

The U.S. Energy Information Administration provides policy-neutral data, forecasts and analysis to encourage the creation of sound policies, efficient markets and to inform the public on how energy impacts the economy and environment.

For an incredible amount of accurate information on US energy, visit the EIA website.

TreePeople

TreePeople is a nonprofit environmental group that brings together the power of trees, people and technology to create sustainable cities. TreePeople was formed in the 70's and continues to serve as an outstanding example on how local communities can come together protect cities from environmental degredation and global warming.

Find out how your city can make a difference by visiting the TreePeople website.

Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is the oldest, most established grassroots environmental protection organization in the United States and is constantly working to protect communities, wild places and the planet. Sierra Club was founded by legendary environmentalist John Muir who can be found on the back of the California quarter.

The Sierra Club is committed to:

A safe and healthy community in which to live

Smart energy solutions to combat global warming

An enduring legacy for America's wild places

Find out more by visiting the Sierra Club web page.

EcoSearch

EcoSearch is a nonprofit search engine that supports the environment by donating to green charities. EcoSearch helps spread the word about environmental organizations all over the world and is committed to preserving the environment and making a difference.

EcoSearch currently donates to the following environmental charities and the list continues to grow.

Sierra Club

TreePeople

National Resource Defense Council

Heal The Bay

Rainforest Alliance

Have a charity that is not listed? EcoSearch wants you to email them of other charities to support.

Find out more at EcoSearch.org

US Forest Service

The US Forest Service Agency was created in 1905 as part of the Department of Agriculture and is in charge of protecting all public lands within national parks and grasslands.

For more information visit the official US Forest Service website.

Greenpeace

Greenpeace works to prevent environmental destruction through a peaceful, non-violent manner to raise awareness and spark public debate. Greenpeace was born in 1971 in an effort to discourage nuclear testing and has since grown into an international organization with offices in over 30 countries.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting the Greenpeace web site.

Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency leads the nation in environmental science, research and education. The primary mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment and is carried out through:

Developing and Enforcing Regulations

Grants

Studying Environmental Issues

Sponsoring Partnerships

Environmental Education

Publishing Information

For more information, visit the EPA website.

Department Of Energy

The Department Of Energy has one of the most diverse histories of all government agencies even though it has only existed for just a quarter century. Its roots arguably began with the Manhattan Project and the DOE proudly supports maintains many historically significant properties and contributes to museums across the country.

Currently, the Department of Energy has 5 main goals:

1. ENERGY SECURITY: Promoting America's energy security through reliable, clean and affordable energy.

2. NUCLEAR SECURITY: Ensuring America's nuclear security.

3. SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION: Strengthing U.S. scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and improving quality of life thorugh innovations in science and technology.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: Protecting the environment by providing a responsible solution to the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons production.

5. MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE: Enabling the mission through sound management.

For more information, visit the Department of Energy

Net Impact

Net Impact is a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business. Net Impact is composed of local chapters that are emerging across the globe on college campuses and environmentally conscious cities. Net Impact understands that in order to protect the environment, we must change our business practices. Net Impact is a great way to network with savvy, business minded "Enviropreneurs" throughout the world.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting NET IMPACT to find a chapter near you.

World Wildlife Fund

The World Wildlife Fund does more than just save Panda's, they have partnered with some the worlds most iconic companies and have a hand in influencing important global markets to preserve the environment.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting their website at WorldWildLife.org

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a federal laboratory dedicated to research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Historically, NREL has developed a reputation for its research and development of energy technology, but they also focus on working with small businesses to bring technologies from the lab to the marketplace.

NREL concentrates their efforts in the following emerging idustries:

Advanced Vehicles and Fuels

Biomass

Concentrating Solar Power

Electric Infrastructure Systems

Energy Analysis

Geothermal

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

Photovoltaic

Wind

If you have a small business or if your business is disadvanteged, women-owned, or veteran owned, NREL offers:

Cooperative Research and Development Agreements

Technologies Available for Licensing

Technology Partnerships

Research Facilities

For more detailed information on how NREL could help your small business, visit the NREL website.

Greenix Favorite Green Quotes

"Today's might oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"
- Anonymous

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world" - John Muir

"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious taht if it were made of gold and silver" - Martin Luther

"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them" - Bill Vaughn

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children"
- Native American Proverb

"For 200 years we've been conquering Nature. Now we're beating it to death"
-Tom McMillan

"The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun" -Ralph Nader

"Till now man has been up against Nature; from now on he will be up against his own nature" - Dennis Gabor

"Understanding the laws of nature does not mean that we are immune to their operations" - David Gerrold

"The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition"
- Carl Sagan

"Time and space - time to be alone, space to move about - these may well become the great scarcities of tomorrow" - Edwin Way Teale

"After a visit to the beach, it's hard to believe that we live in a material world"
- Pam Shaw

"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance" - Buddha

"Thank GOD, they cannot cut down the clouds!"
- Henry David Thoreau

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Solar Energy Industries Association

The Solar Energy Industries Association is the premier national trade association for the solar energy industry and acts a voice for bringing solar to the mainstream. SEIA accomplishes this by removing trade barriers, expanding markets and educating the public about solar energy.

Currently SEIA agenda includes:

Developing Global Warming Legislation

Establishing a Federal Renewable Energy Standard

Ensuring Strong Transmission

Improving Access with Interconnection and Net Metering

The Solar Investment Tax Credit

Whether you are a solar energy manufacturer, distributor, contractor, installer, project developer, consultant or in any other industry impacted by the U.S. solar energy market, SEIA membership will provide you with critical information, advocacy, education and networking opportunities that will grow your business and ensure the long-term success of the solar industry.

Find out how you can get involved at SEIA.org